Very interesting to find out that phoenix actually fights bosses at their full strength. Overall, that makes progression still possible but without Remme, that progress will be slower.
I like that the author chose to confirm that phoenix is still very very strong without the debuffa because 1) he’s a hero and 2) he’s Remme’s best friend who still cared for him to the end and is Remme’s rival. I’m satisfied with this development instead of the generic revenge direction
I’m curious about that elf Lydia though. Even though remme defended her in her time if need, she was quick to abandon him. Will karma hit her or will author play the “sad reason to make us accept her” card